1 00:01:25,128 --> 00:01:26,463 Can I gallop him? 2 00:01:26,629 --> 00:01:28,715 Laura: No. You be careful, Nellie oleson. 3 00:01:28,882 --> 00:01:31,718 I don't want him to get all winded. 4 00:01:42,020 --> 00:01:44,230 Charles: Laura, come on. Time to go. 5 00:01:44,397 --> 00:01:46,483 That's enough. Pa's ready to go. 6 00:01:46,649 --> 00:01:48,735 Just one more time. 7 00:01:48,902 --> 00:01:51,112 Laura: No. Now, get off. 8 00:01:52,155 --> 00:01:53,698 You ought to get a saddle for him. 9 00:01:53,865 --> 00:01:55,158 I don't need one. 10 00:01:55,325 --> 00:01:57,327 If he was mine, I'd get him a saddle. 11 00:01:57,494 --> 00:01:58,745 Well, he isn't yours. 12 00:01:58,912 --> 00:02:00,914 I wish he was. Would you lend him to me? 13 00:02:01,080 --> 00:02:02,165 No. 14 00:02:02,332 --> 00:02:03,416 Why not? 15 00:02:03,583 --> 00:02:05,084 I'd let you play with my China doll. 16 00:02:05,251 --> 00:02:06,628 Lend him to me for a week, 17 00:02:06,795 --> 00:02:07,962 and I'll let you play 18 00:02:08,129 --> 00:02:09,506 with my China doll all that time. 19 00:02:09,672 --> 00:02:10,673 No! 20 00:02:10,840 --> 00:02:12,467 I'll buy him from you. 21 00:02:12,634 --> 00:02:14,344 He's not for sale. 22 00:02:14,511 --> 00:02:17,555 You'd buy him for me, wouldn't you? 23 00:02:17,722 --> 00:02:18,848 The pony, 24 00:02:19,015 --> 00:02:20,600 if I told you how much I wanted him? 25 00:02:20,767 --> 00:02:22,644 I don't know. Now, I, uh... 26 00:02:22,811 --> 00:02:23,770 Please. 27 00:02:23,937 --> 00:02:25,605 I promise I won't ask for another 28 00:02:25,772 --> 00:02:27,899 single, solitary thing for Christmas 29 00:02:28,066 --> 00:02:31,027 if you buy me bunny. 30 00:02:31,194 --> 00:02:33,488 Well, Laura, will you take $5.00 for him? 31 00:02:33,655 --> 00:02:35,240 He's not for sale. 32 00:02:35,406 --> 00:02:37,992 Nellie: You can't say that. Only your pa can say that. 33 00:02:38,159 --> 00:02:41,412 He's for sale, isn't he, Mr. Ingalls? 34 00:02:41,579 --> 00:02:43,498 Well, I'm afraid not, Nellie. That's Laura's pony. 35 00:02:43,665 --> 00:02:45,250 If she doesn't want to sell him, 36 00:02:45,416 --> 00:02:48,044 she doesn't have to sell him. 37 00:02:50,630 --> 00:02:52,841 You don't even have a saddle. 38 00:02:59,472 --> 00:03:01,140 I hate that Nellie oleson. 39 00:03:01,307 --> 00:03:04,227 Laura, don't say "hate." And don't even think hate. 40 00:03:04,394 --> 00:03:06,354 Now, you may be angry, but try to understand. 41 00:03:06,521 --> 00:03:09,899 I'm sure Nellie must have some fine qualities in her. 42 00:03:10,066 --> 00:03:11,442 Your mother's right. 43 00:03:11,609 --> 00:03:14,028 On the way home, we'll try to think of one. 44 00:03:14,195 --> 00:03:16,656 Ha ha! 45 00:03:21,119 --> 00:03:23,246 Ooh! Ooh! Again! 46 00:03:23,413 --> 00:03:24,622 Again. 47 00:03:24,789 --> 00:03:25,999 Yeah! 48 00:03:26,165 --> 00:03:28,585 It's a good thing we ran into Nellie oleson today 49 00:03:28,751 --> 00:03:30,336 or we might have forgotten about Christmas altogether. 50 00:03:30,503 --> 00:03:31,838 Laura: Not me. 51 00:03:32,005 --> 00:03:33,381 Mary: Nor me either. 52 00:03:33,548 --> 00:03:34,883 Not me either! 53 00:03:35,049 --> 00:03:36,843 Oh. But what if we did forget? 54 00:03:37,010 --> 00:03:38,845 You think Santa claus would come all the way down 55 00:03:39,012 --> 00:03:41,180 from the north pole for Christmas anyway? 56 00:03:41,347 --> 00:03:44,100 What's Christmas? 57 00:03:44,267 --> 00:03:45,727 "What's Christmas?" 58 00:03:45,894 --> 00:03:47,979 Well, that's a very good question. 59 00:03:48,146 --> 00:03:52,609 Here. Let's see if I can show you. 60 00:03:52,775 --> 00:03:53,735 There. 61 00:03:53,902 --> 00:03:55,820 Now, you see that star up there? 62 00:03:55,987 --> 00:03:57,280 The real big one? 63 00:03:57,447 --> 00:04:00,325 Well, a long, long time ago, 64 00:04:00,491 --> 00:04:02,702 a star like that appeared in the sky. 65 00:04:02,869 --> 00:04:06,331 Except it was much, much bigger and much brighter. 66 00:04:06,497 --> 00:04:08,249 Now, lots of people saw it, 67 00:04:08,416 --> 00:04:11,294 but only a few people knew what it meant: 68 00:04:11,461 --> 00:04:15,214 Some Shepherds, 3 kings, 3 wise men. 69 00:04:15,381 --> 00:04:18,760 And they followed that star a long, long way. 70 00:04:18,927 --> 00:04:20,929 They finally came to a manger. 71 00:04:21,095 --> 00:04:23,097 And you know what they found? 72 00:04:23,264 --> 00:04:25,224 A baby. 73 00:04:25,391 --> 00:04:26,893 Baby Jesus. 74 00:04:27,060 --> 00:04:28,353 And he was god's son. 75 00:04:28,519 --> 00:04:30,355 And god gave him to the world 76 00:04:30,521 --> 00:04:32,523 because he loved us. 77 00:04:32,690 --> 00:04:36,694 So, Christmas is the baby Jesus' birthday. 78 00:04:36,861 --> 00:04:39,238 Caroline: And now, young lady, 79 00:04:39,405 --> 00:04:40,865 it's time for dream land. 80 00:04:41,032 --> 00:04:42,951 Give me my kiss. 81 00:04:44,744 --> 00:04:47,956 Mmm... good night, darling. 82 00:04:57,131 --> 00:04:59,926 This is our first Christmas here. 83 00:05:00,093 --> 00:05:01,761 I know that. 84 00:05:01,928 --> 00:05:04,681 And we have to get something special 85 00:05:04,847 --> 00:05:06,933 for ma and pa. 86 00:05:07,100 --> 00:05:09,936 I don't even know what they want. 87 00:05:10,103 --> 00:05:12,313 Do you? 88 00:05:12,480 --> 00:05:16,442 Tomorrow I'm gonna find out what ma wants. 89 00:05:25,201 --> 00:05:26,786 What are you doing? 90 00:05:26,953 --> 00:05:28,997 Counting. 91 00:05:36,462 --> 00:05:38,464 How much do you have? 92 00:05:38,631 --> 00:05:40,842 I'm not gonna tell. 93 00:05:41,009 --> 00:05:43,136 Then I won't. 94 00:05:44,595 --> 00:05:46,472 I don't have much. 95 00:05:46,639 --> 00:05:49,017 Neither do I. 96 00:06:04,907 --> 00:06:06,284 It's cold tonight. 97 00:06:06,451 --> 00:06:07,827 Mmm, that it is. 98 00:06:07,994 --> 00:06:09,620 Do you mind getting some more wood? 99 00:06:09,787 --> 00:06:11,831 I'll get some right now. 100 00:06:43,654 --> 00:06:46,783 Ma, what can I get pa for Christmas? 101 00:06:46,949 --> 00:06:50,286 I don't know what I'm gonna give him myself. 102 00:06:50,453 --> 00:06:51,871 I'm sure that he'll like 103 00:06:52,038 --> 00:06:53,831 whatever you finally give him. 104 00:06:53,998 --> 00:06:56,125 It's got to be special. 105 00:06:56,292 --> 00:06:58,544 This is our first Christmas here. 106 00:06:58,711 --> 00:07:00,713 Well, one thing is certain. 107 00:07:00,880 --> 00:07:02,673 We don't have money to buy presents. 108 00:07:02,840 --> 00:07:04,509 If it's going to be special, we're going 109 00:07:04,675 --> 00:07:06,886 to have to make it that way ourselves. 110 00:07:23,319 --> 00:07:25,571 You mean you don't have any ideas at all? 111 00:07:25,738 --> 00:07:27,865 I'm afraid not, half-pint. 112 00:07:28,032 --> 00:07:30,743 Your ma's not one for asking for things. 113 00:07:30,910 --> 00:07:32,328 I've been scrounging around in my head, 114 00:07:32,495 --> 00:07:33,746 trying to come up with something. 115 00:07:33,913 --> 00:07:35,748 I just keep coming up empty-handed. 116 00:07:35,915 --> 00:07:39,168 But I want to give her something. 117 00:07:39,335 --> 00:07:42,797 I know you do. So do I. 118 00:07:45,258 --> 00:07:47,593 How did you learn to make a fish trap, pa? 119 00:07:47,760 --> 00:07:50,096 Hmm, just kind of picked it up. 120 00:07:50,263 --> 00:07:51,848 Having to do it for yourself is the best 121 00:07:52,014 --> 00:07:53,349 teacher there is. 122 00:07:53,516 --> 00:07:54,809 Come on. Don't fret. 123 00:07:54,976 --> 00:07:56,686 We'll think of something for ma. 124 00:07:58,354 --> 00:08:00,940 Oh! It's getting cold! 125 00:08:31,137 --> 00:08:34,223 Caroline: Laura, don't touch it. 126 00:08:34,390 --> 00:08:36,058 Charles: Oh... 127 00:08:36,225 --> 00:08:38,728 Lookit here, Carrie. 128 00:08:42,231 --> 00:08:43,816 Oh, I'll be right with you 129 00:08:43,983 --> 00:08:45,484 in just a minute, Mrs. Ingalls. 130 00:08:45,651 --> 00:08:47,528 It's all right. There's no hurry. 131 00:08:47,695 --> 00:08:50,281 Two dozen today, all candled. 132 00:08:57,955 --> 00:08:59,081 Oh! 133 00:08:59,248 --> 00:09:01,250 Heh. Pardon me. 134 00:09:01,417 --> 00:09:03,794 My lands. Prices are going up. 135 00:09:03,961 --> 00:09:06,255 Well, of course, Mr. Ingalls. 136 00:09:06,422 --> 00:09:08,132 It is the Christmas season. 137 00:09:08,299 --> 00:09:10,676 I almost forgot. 138 00:09:10,843 --> 00:09:13,554 Now, uh, how many did you say? 139 00:09:13,721 --> 00:09:15,181 Two dozen, I said. 140 00:09:15,348 --> 00:09:16,766 All right. I'll mark it down. 141 00:09:16,933 --> 00:09:18,684 Has the price of eggs gone up? 142 00:09:18,851 --> 00:09:21,604 Well, of course not. 143 00:09:23,272 --> 00:09:24,523 Now we know what 144 00:09:24,690 --> 00:09:25,900 Charles dickens had in mind 145 00:09:26,067 --> 00:09:27,568 when he wrote about ebenezer scrooge. 146 00:09:27,735 --> 00:09:28,736 Charles! 147 00:09:28,903 --> 00:09:30,279 Mr. Oleson: Be right with you, Ingalls. 148 00:09:30,446 --> 00:09:32,240 Take your time. 149 00:11:44,955 --> 00:11:47,166 I know what ma wants for Christmas, 150 00:11:47,333 --> 00:11:49,085 but I don't know how to get it for her. 151 00:11:49,251 --> 00:11:51,170 I know what pa needs. 152 00:11:51,337 --> 00:11:52,338 What? 153 00:11:52,505 --> 00:11:53,881 I'm not gonna tell. 154 00:11:54,048 --> 00:11:55,841 Well, I'm not gonna tell you 155 00:11:56,008 --> 00:11:58,094 what ma wants, either. 156 00:12:01,514 --> 00:12:03,849 Well, what did you have in mind for today, Ingalls? 157 00:12:04,016 --> 00:12:05,434 I need a measure of gunpowder, 158 00:12:05,601 --> 00:12:06,727 3 bars of lead. 159 00:12:06,894 --> 00:12:07,895 Right. 160 00:12:08,062 --> 00:12:09,438 My missis has got a list, too. 161 00:12:09,605 --> 00:12:10,898 You'll have to check with her. 162 00:12:11,065 --> 00:12:12,441 Say, you wouldn't happen to know where I could 163 00:12:12,608 --> 00:12:14,318 put my hands on a set of buckboard wheels, would you? 164 00:12:14,485 --> 00:12:15,986 I have a customer who needs a set, 165 00:12:16,153 --> 00:12:18,030 and there ain't a wheelwright in the whole county. 166 00:12:18,197 --> 00:12:20,032 Would he settle for used? 167 00:12:20,199 --> 00:12:21,367 Well, how used? 168 00:12:21,534 --> 00:12:23,202 Pretty bad right now, but I could fix them up. 169 00:12:23,369 --> 00:12:24,787 I know where there's a wrecked wagon. 170 00:12:24,954 --> 00:12:26,205 You ain't no wheelwright. 171 00:12:26,372 --> 00:12:28,290 Well, I don't know if I am or I'm not. 172 00:12:28,457 --> 00:12:30,376 I never tried. How much you willing to pay? 173 00:12:30,543 --> 00:12:33,546 Well, I'll go $6.00 for the lot. 174 00:12:33,712 --> 00:12:35,131 No. Mm-mm. 175 00:12:35,297 --> 00:12:37,049 For used wheels out of a wreck? 176 00:12:37,216 --> 00:12:40,594 No. $9.00 for wheels in real good shape. 177 00:12:40,761 --> 00:12:42,721 7.00. 178 00:12:42,888 --> 00:12:44,682 $8.50. 179 00:12:44,849 --> 00:12:47,059 Delivered before Christmas? 180 00:12:47,226 --> 00:12:48,727 Before Christmas, and you don't 181 00:12:48,894 --> 00:12:50,729 have to buy them if you don't like them. 182 00:12:50,896 --> 00:12:52,565 8.00. 183 00:12:52,731 --> 00:12:54,066 Done. 184 00:12:54,233 --> 00:12:55,818 Good enough. 185 00:13:03,242 --> 00:13:04,493 Charles: Whoa! 186 00:13:04,660 --> 00:13:06,745 Caroline: What on earth... 187 00:13:06,912 --> 00:13:10,416 I got a little repair work to do. 188 00:13:10,583 --> 00:13:12,960 What for? What is this? 189 00:13:13,127 --> 00:13:15,880 Now, Caroline, you know that Christmas 190 00:13:16,046 --> 00:13:18,257 is not a time to ask questions. 191 00:13:32,229 --> 00:13:33,397 Mary: You go home. 192 00:13:33,564 --> 00:13:35,483 I've got something important to do. 193 00:13:35,649 --> 00:13:36,942 Where are you going? 194 00:13:37,109 --> 00:13:38,694 It's a secret. 195 00:13:38,861 --> 00:13:41,447 It's all right. Ma said I could. 196 00:13:41,614 --> 00:13:43,240 Said you could what? 197 00:13:43,407 --> 00:13:47,203 That's for me to know and you to find out. 198 00:14:13,020 --> 00:14:16,565 You're mighty solemn for a Monday afternoon. 199 00:14:16,732 --> 00:14:18,817 Pa, do you know where I can make 200 00:14:18,984 --> 00:14:20,486 a lot of money? 201 00:14:20,653 --> 00:14:22,613 I'm afraid not, half-pint. 202 00:14:22,780 --> 00:14:23,739 That's a riddle 203 00:14:23,906 --> 00:14:25,324 I haven't solved for myself yet. 204 00:14:25,491 --> 00:14:26,825 Wouldn't know where to start 205 00:14:26,992 --> 00:14:29,036 for a pretty young girl like you. 206 00:14:35,459 --> 00:14:37,294 Ah, ah. Don't... Don't touch that. 207 00:14:37,461 --> 00:14:38,671 What is it? 208 00:14:38,837 --> 00:14:40,881 Well, it's just something. That's what it is. 209 00:14:41,048 --> 00:14:43,384 Christmas is not a time for prying and poking around, 210 00:14:43,551 --> 00:14:45,344 nor for asking questions. 211 00:14:45,511 --> 00:14:47,638 It sure is a time for secrets. 212 00:14:47,805 --> 00:14:49,223 Oh, that it is. 213 00:14:49,390 --> 00:14:51,559 Now, why don't you scoot? 214 00:15:02,403 --> 00:15:03,654 Guess what! 215 00:15:03,821 --> 00:15:05,114 You swallowed a mouse? 216 00:15:05,281 --> 00:15:06,532 No, she swallowed a pig. 217 00:15:06,699 --> 00:15:08,701 Ma, I'm serious. I bet you can't guess. 218 00:15:08,867 --> 00:15:11,245 You're right, dear. I can't. What is it? 219 00:15:11,412 --> 00:15:12,955 Mary: I went to Mrs. Whipple's, ma, 220 00:15:13,122 --> 00:15:14,707 and showed her how I could sew a seam 221 00:15:14,873 --> 00:15:16,792 and do French knots, chain stitches, 222 00:15:16,959 --> 00:15:18,919 running stitches, cross stitches... 223 00:15:19,086 --> 00:15:20,588 Charles: Hi, everybody. 224 00:15:20,754 --> 00:15:22,172 Well, that's quite a welcome. 225 00:15:22,339 --> 00:15:23,549 Oh, pa, the most wonderful thing 226 00:15:23,716 --> 00:15:24,633 has happened. 227 00:15:24,800 --> 00:15:25,884 You've just got to say yes. 228 00:15:26,051 --> 00:15:27,595 You've just got to give me permission. 229 00:15:27,761 --> 00:15:29,179 Well, maybe I will give you permission 230 00:15:29,346 --> 00:15:30,723 if you tell me what it's all about. 231 00:15:30,889 --> 00:15:33,309 I went to Mrs. Whipple's. You know, the seamstress. 232 00:15:33,475 --> 00:15:34,435 Mm-hmm. 233 00:15:34,602 --> 00:15:35,978 Ma said I could stay in town after school. 234 00:15:36,145 --> 00:15:37,730 And I sewed her how I could show. 235 00:15:39,023 --> 00:15:40,399 I showed her how I could sew. And she said 236 00:15:40,566 --> 00:15:42,192 I could stay every afternoon after school 237 00:15:42,359 --> 00:15:43,319 and all day Saturdays 238 00:15:43,485 --> 00:15:44,862 and help her with her sewing if I had 239 00:15:45,029 --> 00:15:46,155 your permission, and please, 240 00:15:46,322 --> 00:15:48,741 can I have your permission, please? 241 00:15:49,783 --> 00:15:51,160 What do you think, Charles? 242 00:15:51,327 --> 00:15:54,163 Well, I don't know. What about your homework? 243 00:15:54,330 --> 00:15:55,914 I can get it done at night, pa. 244 00:15:56,081 --> 00:15:57,207 Oh, please. 245 00:15:57,374 --> 00:15:59,209 And your chores? 246 00:15:59,376 --> 00:16:01,253 I thought maybe Laura could do mine and hers. 247 00:16:01,420 --> 00:16:04,256 Would you, Laura? I'll pay you back. 248 00:16:04,423 --> 00:16:06,592 I'll do yours for you after Christmas 249 00:16:06,759 --> 00:16:08,052 for 3 whole weeks. 250 00:16:08,218 --> 00:16:10,179 And that's 4 days more than you'd be doing mine. 251 00:16:10,346 --> 00:16:13,349 Well, I guess so. 252 00:16:13,515 --> 00:16:15,601 Pa? 253 00:16:16,769 --> 00:16:18,062 Why not? 254 00:16:18,228 --> 00:16:20,022 Oh, pa! 255 00:16:26,153 --> 00:16:27,613 What's she paying you? 256 00:16:27,780 --> 00:16:29,406 Mary: Nothing. 257 00:16:29,573 --> 00:16:31,825 Laura: Well, you got to get something. 258 00:16:31,992 --> 00:16:34,912 You're not doing all that work for nothing? 259 00:16:35,079 --> 00:16:36,121 Maybe. 260 00:16:36,288 --> 00:16:37,289 What? 261 00:16:37,456 --> 00:16:39,333 I'm not gonna tell. 262 00:16:39,500 --> 00:16:40,501 All right, now, come on. 263 00:16:40,668 --> 00:16:42,002 That's enough questions, half-pint. 264 00:16:42,169 --> 00:16:43,545 This is not the time of year for questions. 265 00:16:43,712 --> 00:16:45,631 Go on upstairs and get ready for supper. 266 00:16:45,798 --> 00:16:47,091 Yes, pa. 267 00:16:49,301 --> 00:16:51,637 What, are you taking eggs into town again? 268 00:16:51,804 --> 00:16:53,305 Uh-huh. 269 00:16:53,472 --> 00:16:55,307 Seems like a lot more than usual. 270 00:16:55,474 --> 00:16:57,643 Don't worry. There are plenty for us. 271 00:16:57,810 --> 00:16:59,853 Charles, you just got through saying 272 00:17:00,020 --> 00:17:03,065 Christmas is not the time to ask questions. 273 00:17:21,542 --> 00:17:23,335 Come in, whoever it is. 274 00:17:23,502 --> 00:17:25,546 We thought we should knock first. 275 00:17:25,713 --> 00:17:27,339 It was a good idea. 276 00:17:27,506 --> 00:17:28,966 We just came to say good night. 277 00:17:29,133 --> 00:17:30,676 Oh, is it that late already? 278 00:17:30,843 --> 00:17:31,802 Yes. 279 00:17:31,969 --> 00:17:33,011 Have a good dream. 280 00:17:33,178 --> 00:17:34,012 Girls: Good night, pa. 281 00:17:34,179 --> 00:17:34,972 Good night. 282 00:17:35,139 --> 00:17:36,181 Good night, half-pint. 283 00:17:36,348 --> 00:17:38,142 Bet I'm asleep before you are. 284 00:17:40,978 --> 00:17:43,021 It's not fair. 285 00:17:43,188 --> 00:17:44,606 What's not fair, half-pint? 286 00:17:44,773 --> 00:17:46,275 Everybody knows what to do about Christmas 287 00:17:46,442 --> 00:17:49,403 except me. 288 00:17:49,570 --> 00:17:51,530 Aw, don't you worry. 289 00:17:51,697 --> 00:17:53,073 You're gonna come up with some ideas. 290 00:17:53,240 --> 00:17:55,033 I'll bet they'll be darned good ones, too. 291 00:17:55,200 --> 00:17:58,036 Right now, I want you to get some sleep. 292 00:17:58,203 --> 00:17:59,455 Good night. 293 00:17:59,621 --> 00:18:01,331 Good night, pa. 294 00:18:13,719 --> 00:18:14,803 Hello, bunny. 295 00:18:14,970 --> 00:18:17,139 Hello. 296 00:18:45,918 --> 00:18:47,920 Pa? 297 00:18:48,086 --> 00:18:49,004 Yeah? 298 00:18:49,171 --> 00:18:50,255 Can I ride bunny to town today 299 00:18:50,422 --> 00:18:51,715 instead of riding in the wagon? 300 00:18:51,882 --> 00:18:53,217 Ma said I should ask you. 301 00:18:53,383 --> 00:18:55,928 Well, let me see. Is it because you feel like riding, 302 00:18:56,094 --> 00:18:58,597 or 'cause you feel like making Nellie jealous? 303 00:18:58,764 --> 00:19:01,099 A little of both, I guess. 304 00:19:01,266 --> 00:19:03,727 I suppose you're not breaking any commandment. Go on. 305 00:19:03,894 --> 00:19:05,395 Thanks, pa. 306 00:19:08,982 --> 00:19:11,401 Hi, bunny. Come on. 307 00:19:17,199 --> 00:19:20,494 Hey! Leave me alone. 308 00:19:26,458 --> 00:19:28,210 Charles: Here we go. 309 00:19:30,003 --> 00:19:31,630 Is it all right if I work extra late today? 310 00:19:31,797 --> 00:19:33,590 Mrs. Whipple said she could use me. 311 00:19:33,757 --> 00:19:35,801 Of course. Just remember 312 00:19:35,968 --> 00:19:38,178 to come home before dark. 313 00:19:38,345 --> 00:19:40,305 Come on, Laura. Hurry. 314 00:19:40,472 --> 00:19:43,642 I'm ready. 315 00:19:45,227 --> 00:19:46,645 Appears to me everybody's got 316 00:19:46,812 --> 00:19:48,188 something pretty important in mind today. 317 00:19:48,355 --> 00:19:49,898 I wonder if it could have anything to do 318 00:19:50,065 --> 00:19:51,483 with Christmas. 319 00:19:51,650 --> 00:19:53,527 Oh, of course not. 320 00:20:17,509 --> 00:20:19,636 Charles: Whoa! 321 00:20:19,803 --> 00:20:21,346 Mary: Bye. 322 00:20:21,513 --> 00:20:23,015 Both: Bye, Mary. 323 00:20:23,181 --> 00:20:24,516 Now, I want two minutes alone 324 00:20:24,683 --> 00:20:26,768 with Mr. Oleson, and don't ask me why. 325 00:20:26,935 --> 00:20:28,729 All right. 326 00:20:28,896 --> 00:20:30,063 I want two minutes, too. 327 00:20:30,230 --> 00:20:32,608 Looks like we'll have to wait, huh? 328 00:20:32,774 --> 00:20:36,278 Daddy, I have to go to the outhouse. 329 00:20:36,445 --> 00:20:40,073 Oh, well, let's go. We got time. Ha ha ha! 330 00:20:43,535 --> 00:20:44,912 Oh. 331 00:20:45,871 --> 00:20:48,749 Oh, Mary. Come on in, dear. 332 00:20:48,916 --> 00:20:51,043 Whew! It's cold outside, isn't it? 333 00:20:51,209 --> 00:20:52,169 It is. 334 00:20:52,336 --> 00:20:53,462 My, what a pretty bonnet. 335 00:20:53,629 --> 00:20:54,588 Thank you. 336 00:20:54,755 --> 00:20:55,881 There are fresh doughnuts waiting 337 00:20:56,048 --> 00:20:57,174 on the table for you. 338 00:20:57,341 --> 00:20:58,550 Thank you. 339 00:20:58,717 --> 00:21:02,262 Oh, dear, I reset the sleeve last night, 340 00:21:02,429 --> 00:21:06,016 because, well, it just wasn't hanging proper. 341 00:21:06,183 --> 00:21:07,142 Thank you, ma'am. 342 00:21:07,309 --> 00:21:09,353 Dear, I'll go fetch some milk. 343 00:21:16,193 --> 00:21:18,070 Do you think we'll finish in time? 344 00:21:18,236 --> 00:21:19,947 Mrs. Whipple: Time for that and two more, 345 00:21:20,113 --> 00:21:22,240 if only my ladies would allow me to work. 346 00:21:22,407 --> 00:21:24,534 You know, it's just talk, talk, talk, 347 00:21:24,701 --> 00:21:26,036 talk, talk, talk, talk 348 00:21:26,203 --> 00:21:27,913 every time they come here. 349 00:21:28,080 --> 00:21:30,165 You'd think they'd run out of words. 350 00:21:30,332 --> 00:21:31,708 Mary, now, you set yourself here 351 00:21:31,875 --> 00:21:33,251 at Mrs. Penny's skirt, 352 00:21:33,418 --> 00:21:34,378 yes, ma'am. 353 00:21:34,544 --> 00:21:36,630 And I'll finish basting this 354 00:21:36,797 --> 00:21:38,674 so that you can take over. 355 00:21:38,840 --> 00:21:40,092 But first, here... 356 00:21:40,258 --> 00:21:42,928 Have your milk and your doughnuts. 357 00:21:43,095 --> 00:21:48,350 Can't get work out of a starving girl. 358 00:21:52,938 --> 00:21:54,898 Mr. Oleson: Well, that's ample, Mrs. Ingalls. 359 00:21:55,065 --> 00:21:57,150 Enough here for patch pockets, too. 360 00:21:57,317 --> 00:21:59,903 Fine, then wrap it up, please. 361 00:22:00,070 --> 00:22:01,905 And you won't say anything to my husband. 362 00:22:02,072 --> 00:22:03,156 Not a word. 363 00:22:03,323 --> 00:22:04,992 Thank you. 364 00:22:08,453 --> 00:22:10,330 Ma's been in there more than two minutes. 365 00:22:10,497 --> 00:22:13,333 Well, just be patient. You'll get your turn. 366 00:22:13,500 --> 00:22:14,710 Caroline: Here we are. 367 00:22:14,876 --> 00:22:16,294 Mr. Oleson: Mrs. Ingalls. Forgot your basket. 368 00:22:16,461 --> 00:22:17,879 Mr. Oleson, can I talk to you about something? 369 00:22:18,046 --> 00:22:19,256 Oh, Ingalls, say, by the way, 370 00:22:19,423 --> 00:22:20,716 how are you getting on with those wheels of mine? 371 00:22:20,882 --> 00:22:22,050 Oh, coming along fine. 372 00:22:22,217 --> 00:22:23,510 Do you think you'll have them before Christmas? 373 00:22:23,677 --> 00:22:24,803 I guarantee it. 374 00:22:24,970 --> 00:22:26,221 Your customer's getting a good bargain, too. 375 00:22:26,388 --> 00:22:27,764 Steel hubs and rims and hickory spokes. 376 00:22:27,931 --> 00:22:29,933 Say, my customer wants them painted. 377 00:22:30,100 --> 00:22:31,226 He says yellow 378 00:22:31,393 --> 00:22:32,686 with a band of black around the rims. 379 00:22:32,853 --> 00:22:34,354 You throw in the paint, I won't charge you extra. 380 00:22:34,521 --> 00:22:35,731 Well, come on inside. 381 00:22:35,897 --> 00:22:37,691 We'll see what I've got in stock, all right? 382 00:22:37,858 --> 00:22:38,984 Laura: Mr... Mr. Oleson, 383 00:22:39,151 --> 00:22:41,653 can I talk to you about something, please? 384 00:22:41,820 --> 00:22:43,071 Reckon a quart will be enough? 385 00:22:43,238 --> 00:22:45,323 Charles: I think more like a quart and a pint. 386 00:22:45,490 --> 00:22:47,993 And, let's see, I'll need a pint of the black. 387 00:22:48,160 --> 00:22:49,453 That should do it. 388 00:22:49,619 --> 00:22:52,372 There's yellow... And a pint of black. 389 00:22:52,539 --> 00:22:53,790 All right. 390 00:22:53,957 --> 00:22:55,167 If I don't have to open up that other pint of yellow, 391 00:22:55,333 --> 00:22:56,793 I'll bring it back. 392 00:22:56,960 --> 00:22:58,211 Mr. Oleson: All right. Fine. 393 00:22:58,378 --> 00:22:59,838 I'd like two minutes alone with Mr. Oleson, please. 394 00:23:00,005 --> 00:23:02,007 And don't ask any questions. 395 00:23:02,174 --> 00:23:03,842 Charles: Well, I wouldn't dream 396 00:23:04,009 --> 00:23:04,926 of asking 397 00:23:05,093 --> 00:23:07,054 any questions. See you outside. 398 00:23:18,774 --> 00:23:21,651 Now, this has to be a secret. 399 00:23:21,818 --> 00:23:23,153 Well, now, uh... 400 00:23:23,320 --> 00:23:24,654 Don't tell anybody. 401 00:23:24,821 --> 00:23:26,698 Well, suppose you tell me what it is 402 00:23:26,865 --> 00:23:28,909 first, young lady. 403 00:23:29,076 --> 00:23:31,119 Got to whisper it. 404 00:23:55,936 --> 00:23:59,356 Ok. 405 00:23:59,523 --> 00:24:01,900 Now, don't tell anybody. 406 00:24:02,067 --> 00:24:04,111 Oh, I won't. 407 00:24:14,496 --> 00:24:16,957 ♪ Jingle bells jingle bells ♪ 408 00:24:17,124 --> 00:24:18,542 ♪ Jingle all the way ♪ 409 00:24:18,708 --> 00:24:20,335 ♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride ♪ 410 00:24:20,502 --> 00:24:22,504 ♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪ 411 00:24:22,671 --> 00:24:25,423 ♪ Jingle bells jingle bells ♪ 412 00:24:25,590 --> 00:24:27,551 ♪ Jingle all the way ♪ 413 00:24:27,717 --> 00:24:29,886 ♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride ♪ 414 00:24:30,053 --> 00:24:33,598 ♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪ 415 00:24:47,195 --> 00:24:49,114 Caroline: Door! 416 00:25:01,835 --> 00:25:03,003 Charles: Who is it? 417 00:25:03,170 --> 00:25:04,462 It's me. Can I come in? 418 00:25:04,629 --> 00:25:06,423 Just a minute. 419 00:25:10,260 --> 00:25:12,888 All right. You can come on in. 420 00:25:15,807 --> 00:25:17,392 Hey, close the door. 421 00:25:32,866 --> 00:25:34,743 Ma, could you help me dye these with onion skins, 422 00:25:34,910 --> 00:25:36,161 the way you do it? 423 00:25:36,328 --> 00:25:37,913 I found the onion skins you were saving. 424 00:25:38,079 --> 00:25:39,206 I see you did. 425 00:25:39,372 --> 00:25:41,166 But you got to promise not to tell anyone. 426 00:25:41,333 --> 00:25:42,626 Not anyone. You promise? 427 00:25:42,792 --> 00:25:44,169 It's a secret? 428 00:25:44,336 --> 00:25:45,295 Yep. 429 00:25:45,462 --> 00:25:47,422 I promise. Now, the first thing 430 00:25:47,589 --> 00:25:49,007 we'll need is a big pot of water. 431 00:25:49,174 --> 00:25:50,091 I know. 432 00:25:50,258 --> 00:25:52,844 Oh, and, ma, can I have these? 433 00:25:53,011 --> 00:25:55,722 I found them in your box of scraps. 434 00:25:55,889 --> 00:25:57,098 More secrets? 435 00:25:57,265 --> 00:25:58,391 More secrets. 436 00:25:58,558 --> 00:25:59,935 Yes, you may. 437 00:26:00,101 --> 00:26:02,020 Thank you. 438 00:26:59,786 --> 00:27:01,413 Mommy. 439 00:27:03,498 --> 00:27:05,292 Where did you find that? 440 00:27:05,458 --> 00:27:08,044 My box. 441 00:27:09,170 --> 00:27:13,133 Well, my goodness, Carrie. You're rich. 442 00:27:27,439 --> 00:27:30,191 Caroline: Oh, Charles, they're beautiful. 443 00:27:30,358 --> 00:27:33,028 I think they're pretty nice, if I do say so myself. 444 00:27:33,194 --> 00:27:34,654 Thought I was finished with them, 445 00:27:34,821 --> 00:27:36,281 but I've got this one spoke 446 00:27:36,448 --> 00:27:37,782 that didn't quite set right. 447 00:27:37,949 --> 00:27:40,952 Now, see, it still doesn't. Still a little too tight. 448 00:27:41,119 --> 00:27:42,954 You've been working so hard. 449 00:27:43,121 --> 00:27:44,622 Well, I haven't seen any dust settling on you, 450 00:27:44,789 --> 00:27:46,082 for that matter. 451 00:27:46,249 --> 00:27:48,668 Ha ha! I suppose we have been overdoing it. 452 00:27:48,835 --> 00:27:50,962 Maybe. Tell you one thing. 453 00:27:51,129 --> 00:27:53,757 As soon as I get these wheels over to oleson's, 454 00:27:53,923 --> 00:27:57,093 I'm gonna take a nap. And a 48-hour nap. 455 00:27:57,260 --> 00:28:00,680 That's tight, but I think It'll make it. 456 00:28:07,062 --> 00:28:08,897 Why don't you go in the house and get some sleep, 457 00:28:09,064 --> 00:28:12,108 because I think I'm going to be a little while. 458 00:28:12,275 --> 00:28:13,985 Good night. 459 00:28:41,429 --> 00:28:43,139 You finished? 460 00:28:43,306 --> 00:28:44,391 All done. 461 00:28:44,557 --> 00:28:46,851 Mmm. I made some coffee earlier. 462 00:28:47,018 --> 00:28:48,520 I'll get you some. 463 00:28:48,686 --> 00:28:50,271 Sounds good. 464 00:28:50,438 --> 00:28:52,232 I'm sure Mr. Oleson will be pleased 465 00:28:52,399 --> 00:28:53,942 as can be with your work. 466 00:28:54,109 --> 00:28:56,778 You know, a wheelwright couldn't have done better. 467 00:28:56,945 --> 00:29:00,156 Oh, I'm constantly amazed, the way you can 468 00:29:00,323 --> 00:29:03,701 learn to do things that you've never even... 469 00:29:03,868 --> 00:29:05,620 Tried before. 470 00:29:41,281 --> 00:29:42,449 Come on, Mary. Hurry up. 471 00:29:42,615 --> 00:29:43,950 Caroline: Shhh. 472 00:29:44,117 --> 00:29:45,618 Now, no noise 473 00:29:45,785 --> 00:29:48,079 until you're well away from the house. 474 00:29:48,246 --> 00:29:49,247 Your pa needs his sleep. 475 00:29:49,414 --> 00:29:51,249 Now, Laura, you and Carrie... 476 00:29:51,416 --> 00:29:52,917 As soon as you finish doing 477 00:29:53,084 --> 00:29:54,252 what you have to do, 478 00:29:54,419 --> 00:29:56,087 come straight home, understand? 479 00:29:56,254 --> 00:29:57,422 Yes, ma. 480 00:29:57,589 --> 00:29:59,257 Mary, I suppose you'll be all day again? 481 00:29:59,424 --> 00:30:00,633 Yes. 482 00:30:00,800 --> 00:30:03,011 All right. Home before dark. 483 00:30:07,390 --> 00:30:08,558 Think he should have something warmer 484 00:30:08,725 --> 00:30:09,851 for the winter days? 485 00:30:10,018 --> 00:30:11,352 Oh, well, the flannel would be perfect for that. 486 00:30:11,519 --> 00:30:12,770 Oh, that's... 487 00:30:12,937 --> 00:30:14,272 If you're talking about a winter shirt, that's... 488 00:30:14,439 --> 00:30:15,940 Now, that would be very nice... 489 00:30:16,107 --> 00:30:18,026 Oh, excuse me just a minute. 490 00:30:18,193 --> 00:30:21,779 Oh, my goodness! Where did all that money come from? 491 00:30:21,946 --> 00:30:23,448 Carrie: Me. 492 00:30:23,615 --> 00:30:25,366 Mr. Oleson: And you want to buy something 493 00:30:25,533 --> 00:30:26,826 with this, no doubt. 494 00:30:26,993 --> 00:30:27,994 Carrie: Star. 495 00:30:28,161 --> 00:30:32,582 Oh, the star. All right. 496 00:30:32,749 --> 00:30:34,125 Fine. We'll get it for you. 497 00:30:34,292 --> 00:30:35,627 Uh, you don't mind, ma'am? 498 00:30:35,793 --> 00:30:37,086 No. Go right ahead. 499 00:30:37,253 --> 00:30:39,339 Oh, Carrie. You don't have enough money. 500 00:30:39,506 --> 00:30:43,134 That star costs 5 cents. 501 00:30:43,301 --> 00:30:45,970 Well, this tag happens to be wrong. 502 00:30:46,137 --> 00:30:48,223 It should read one penny. 503 00:30:48,389 --> 00:30:49,474 And one penny 504 00:30:49,641 --> 00:30:52,227 is what I'm going to take for it. 505 00:30:52,393 --> 00:30:53,478 There you are. 506 00:30:53,645 --> 00:30:54,979 Laura: Could you wrap it, please, Mr. Oleson? 507 00:30:55,146 --> 00:30:57,982 Well, sure. Here we are. 508 00:30:58,149 --> 00:30:59,984 Uh, do you want me to wrap that 509 00:31:00,151 --> 00:31:01,528 while I'm at it? 510 00:31:01,694 --> 00:31:03,196 No. I think I'll just wait 511 00:31:03,363 --> 00:31:04,739 till I go into mankato. 512 00:31:04,906 --> 00:31:06,824 They have a better selection. 513 00:31:17,919 --> 00:31:21,172 Laura: Here we go. Another mountain. 514 00:31:21,339 --> 00:31:24,676 Up, down. Going up and down. 515 00:31:24,842 --> 00:31:26,344 Yeah. 516 00:31:44,028 --> 00:31:45,363 Well, kept my promise. 517 00:31:45,530 --> 00:31:46,864 Oh, say, you've done a fine job, 518 00:31:47,031 --> 00:31:48,449 there, Ingalls. 519 00:31:48,616 --> 00:31:49,784 I think so myself. 520 00:31:49,951 --> 00:31:51,494 Fine as you can find in any catalog. 521 00:31:51,661 --> 00:31:52,662 Yeah. 522 00:31:52,829 --> 00:31:53,955 I used all your paint. 523 00:31:54,122 --> 00:31:55,415 That's all right. That's all right. 524 00:31:55,582 --> 00:31:56,874 Want me to give you a hand putting them in your shed? 525 00:31:57,041 --> 00:31:58,293 No, no. Let's just leave it out here for now. 526 00:31:58,459 --> 00:31:59,711 Come on inside. I'll give you your money. 527 00:31:59,877 --> 00:32:01,838 All right. 528 00:32:03,423 --> 00:32:04,924 That was $8.00, wasn't it? 529 00:32:05,091 --> 00:32:07,218 That's right. But I don't want the money. 530 00:32:07,385 --> 00:32:08,386 What? 531 00:32:08,553 --> 00:32:11,347 Uh-uh. No, I want the stove. 532 00:32:11,514 --> 00:32:13,933 It's marked $7.87. You owe me $8.00. 533 00:32:14,100 --> 00:32:17,395 I'll take 13 cents worth of candy to make it even. 534 00:32:17,562 --> 00:32:19,230 Uh, 8 cents worth of licorice, 535 00:32:19,397 --> 00:32:20,690 5 cents worth of candy canes. 536 00:32:20,857 --> 00:32:21,899 Good deal for you. 537 00:32:22,066 --> 00:32:23,192 You make a profit on the stove. 538 00:32:23,359 --> 00:32:24,485 Well, yes, it's a good deal, all right, 539 00:32:24,652 --> 00:32:25,862 but the only thing is, uh... 540 00:32:26,029 --> 00:32:28,072 You can't have that stove. 541 00:32:28,239 --> 00:32:29,198 Why not? 542 00:32:29,365 --> 00:32:30,825 Well, somebody else has already bought it. 543 00:32:30,992 --> 00:32:32,452 I'm just holding it for them. 544 00:32:32,619 --> 00:32:34,078 Well, what about the storeroom. 545 00:32:34,245 --> 00:32:35,538 You have another one? 546 00:32:35,705 --> 00:32:37,582 No, that's the only one. Not much call for stoves. 547 00:32:37,749 --> 00:32:40,293 Most folks around here have already got one. 548 00:32:40,460 --> 00:32:41,919 You're just gonna have to order me one. 549 00:32:42,086 --> 00:32:43,338 How long will it take? 550 00:32:43,504 --> 00:32:44,922 10 to 12 weeks. 551 00:32:45,089 --> 00:32:46,090 Oh. 552 00:32:46,257 --> 00:32:47,592 Why don't you settle for something else? 553 00:32:47,759 --> 00:32:49,427 Why, you could have that nice China lamp there. 554 00:32:49,594 --> 00:32:51,638 I'll throw in the kerosene for it. 555 00:32:54,140 --> 00:32:55,850 No. 556 00:32:56,017 --> 00:32:58,603 What about a knickknack shelf? 557 00:32:58,770 --> 00:33:01,272 That's solid walnut, hand-rubbed... 558 00:33:01,439 --> 00:33:03,274 With a little dresden figurine on it, 559 00:33:03,441 --> 00:33:07,612 it would set off your house real well. 560 00:33:07,779 --> 00:33:10,031 No, sir. My mind's made up. I want the stove. 561 00:33:10,198 --> 00:33:12,116 You're just gonna have to order it for me. 562 00:33:12,283 --> 00:33:13,785 Let me see your catalog. 563 00:33:13,951 --> 00:33:15,662 Right there. 564 00:33:15,828 --> 00:33:17,330 I'll take the candy anyway. 565 00:33:17,497 --> 00:33:19,040 Hey, what about a clock? 566 00:33:19,207 --> 00:33:20,625 I've got one here that runs 567 00:33:20,792 --> 00:33:22,293 for 8 hours here. A little bird comes 568 00:33:22,460 --> 00:33:24,837 out 4 times an hour, every quarter-hour. 569 00:33:25,004 --> 00:33:27,715 No, I don't need a clock. I need a stove. 570 00:33:34,847 --> 00:33:36,808 Is this the stove right here? 571 00:33:36,974 --> 00:33:39,727 Uh, yeah, that's the one. 572 00:33:39,894 --> 00:33:43,731 Mind if I take the page? 573 00:33:46,359 --> 00:33:47,652 Well, go ahead. 574 00:33:47,819 --> 00:33:49,821 Thanks. 575 00:33:49,987 --> 00:33:51,989 Now, if you could just give me a Christmas envelope, 576 00:33:52,156 --> 00:33:53,491 I'd have something to put on the tree 577 00:33:53,658 --> 00:33:54,701 on Christmas day, huh? 578 00:33:54,867 --> 00:33:56,160 How's that? 579 00:33:56,327 --> 00:33:57,537 Yeah. That's fine. 580 00:33:57,704 --> 00:33:58,871 Well... sure wish 581 00:33:59,038 --> 00:34:03,543 you'd change your mind about that clock. 582 00:34:03,710 --> 00:34:05,169 It's hand-carved and all. 583 00:34:05,336 --> 00:34:06,421 Imported from Switzerland. 584 00:34:06,587 --> 00:34:09,340 Uh-uh. I want the stove. 585 00:34:09,507 --> 00:34:11,008 My wife's really gonna be surprised. 586 00:34:11,175 --> 00:34:12,677 I'm sure she will be. 587 00:34:12,844 --> 00:34:14,220 Good night. 588 00:34:14,387 --> 00:34:16,639 Good night. 589 00:35:15,782 --> 00:35:17,408 Oh, dear. I don't know 590 00:35:17,575 --> 00:35:20,203 how I'm gonna manage with this oven. 591 00:35:36,928 --> 00:35:38,930 You get a Turkey, pa? 592 00:35:40,223 --> 00:35:43,017 Laura: Oh, pa! A Turkey! 593 00:36:06,707 --> 00:36:07,792 Man: Ingalls! 594 00:36:09,210 --> 00:36:10,419 Charles: Oleson. 595 00:36:10,586 --> 00:36:11,796 Got a delivery here for you. 596 00:36:11,963 --> 00:36:12,964 Charles: Hold this. 597 00:36:13,130 --> 00:36:14,507 Caroline: What on earth? 598 00:36:14,674 --> 00:36:15,716 I'll give you a hand getting it in. It's quite heavy. 599 00:36:15,883 --> 00:36:17,218 Charles: Hey, hey! 600 00:36:17,385 --> 00:36:18,636 It's not full of chicken feathers, that's for sure. 601 00:36:18,803 --> 00:36:20,012 I can't imagine what it could... 602 00:36:20,179 --> 00:36:22,807 It's addressed to you, Mrs. Ingalls. 603 00:36:22,974 --> 00:36:25,977 Says not to be opened till Christmas. 604 00:36:26,143 --> 00:36:28,396 Whew! Well, I guess I'd better be getting on, 605 00:36:28,563 --> 00:36:30,523 because I've got other deliveries to make, too. 606 00:36:30,690 --> 00:36:31,732 I'll see you out. 607 00:36:31,899 --> 00:36:32,942 Merry Christmas, folks. 608 00:36:33,109 --> 00:36:34,610 Merry Christmas to you, Mr. Oleson. 609 00:36:34,777 --> 00:36:35,820 Good night. 610 00:36:35,987 --> 00:36:37,280 Good night. 611 00:36:41,033 --> 00:36:42,660 Charles: Oleson? 612 00:36:42,827 --> 00:36:44,245 I want to thank you for bringing it out. 613 00:36:44,412 --> 00:36:45,663 I don't know how you managed it, but... 614 00:36:45,830 --> 00:36:47,915 Look, Ingalls, merry Christmas. 615 00:36:48,082 --> 00:36:49,417 Merry Christmas to you. 616 00:36:49,584 --> 00:36:50,960 Merry Christmas, Carl. 617 00:37:13,524 --> 00:37:15,902 Charles? 618 00:37:21,824 --> 00:37:24,285 Charles. 619 00:37:27,204 --> 00:37:29,373 Hmm? 620 00:37:29,540 --> 00:37:32,001 Charles, what is it? 621 00:37:32,168 --> 00:37:34,879 What's what? 622 00:37:35,046 --> 00:37:39,216 In the other room, there's a big box. 623 00:37:39,383 --> 00:37:40,676 What is inside of it? 624 00:37:40,843 --> 00:37:42,595 Caroline, you're worse than the girls. 625 00:37:42,762 --> 00:37:44,805 I'm not gonna tell you what's in that box. 626 00:37:44,972 --> 00:37:46,390 You're just gonna have to wait 627 00:37:46,557 --> 00:37:47,558 till the morning. 628 00:37:47,725 --> 00:37:48,809 But, Charles, I can't sleep. 629 00:37:48,976 --> 00:37:51,062 Well, you're gonna have to sleep. 630 00:37:52,647 --> 00:37:54,440 You'll find out soon enough. 631 00:37:54,607 --> 00:37:56,943 I'm putting another log on the fire. 632 00:38:04,450 --> 00:38:06,410 Hey. 633 00:38:08,079 --> 00:38:12,416 What are you doing out of bed so late? 634 00:38:12,583 --> 00:38:14,669 Something wrong? 635 00:38:14,835 --> 00:38:17,171 Well, what is it? 636 00:38:17,338 --> 00:38:20,424 Santa claus comes down the chimney. 637 00:38:20,591 --> 00:38:22,843 That's right. He comes down the chimney. 638 00:38:23,010 --> 00:38:25,429 But if he comes down the chimney, 639 00:38:25,596 --> 00:38:27,765 he'll get all burned up. 640 00:38:28,975 --> 00:38:31,102 Is that what you're worried about? 641 00:38:31,268 --> 00:38:32,395 Well, I'll tell you. 642 00:38:32,561 --> 00:38:34,730 Santa claus is kind of like magic. 643 00:38:34,897 --> 00:38:36,899 See, he can just pop down that chimney 644 00:38:37,066 --> 00:38:38,442 and pop right back up again 645 00:38:38,609 --> 00:38:40,945 and never even touch the fire. 646 00:38:41,112 --> 00:38:44,365 But he won't pop down that chimney at all 647 00:38:44,532 --> 00:38:48,744 if everybody isn't asleep in their bed. 648 00:38:48,911 --> 00:38:50,913 Think we ought to get in our beds? 649 00:38:51,080 --> 00:38:52,331 Hmm? 650 00:38:52,498 --> 00:38:54,291 Ok. 651 00:39:06,429 --> 00:39:09,140 From Santa claus. What did you get? 652 00:39:09,306 --> 00:39:13,227 Oh, a gingerbread man. 653 00:39:13,394 --> 00:39:15,646 Half-pint, this is my favorite color, 654 00:39:15,813 --> 00:39:19,150 and it's warm as toast. Thank you. 655 00:39:19,316 --> 00:39:22,611 Oh, let's see what Mary's got here, huh? 656 00:39:29,452 --> 00:39:33,164 Oh, ma... Pa. It's just beautiful. 657 00:39:33,330 --> 00:39:34,290 Thank you. 658 00:39:34,457 --> 00:39:35,583 Oh, you're welcome. 659 00:39:35,750 --> 00:39:36,959 Thank you. 660 00:39:37,126 --> 00:39:39,503 Merry Christmas, darling. 661 00:39:39,670 --> 00:39:42,214 Oh, look what Carrie's got. 662 00:39:42,381 --> 00:39:46,677 A necklace. Now, that is very pretty. 663 00:39:46,844 --> 00:39:48,387 Laura: Say thank you. 664 00:39:48,554 --> 00:39:50,514 Carrie: Thank you. 665 00:39:50,681 --> 00:39:52,266 Let me help you, honey. 666 00:39:52,433 --> 00:39:53,601 Thank you. 667 00:39:53,768 --> 00:39:55,936 How's it fit? 668 00:39:56,103 --> 00:39:59,065 Oh, that looks pretty. 669 00:39:59,231 --> 00:40:00,775 Very grown-up, too, I must say. 670 00:40:00,941 --> 00:40:02,610 It's pretty. 671 00:40:02,777 --> 00:40:04,195 Thank you. 672 00:40:05,863 --> 00:40:07,698 Here's your present, pa. 673 00:40:07,865 --> 00:40:10,701 You better like it, because I made it. 674 00:40:10,868 --> 00:40:12,453 Well, me and Mrs. Whipple. 675 00:40:12,620 --> 00:40:15,206 If you made it, I know I'm gonna like it. 676 00:40:15,372 --> 00:40:17,333 I'm just wondering what's in here. 677 00:40:22,546 --> 00:40:24,590 Oh, Mary, that... 678 00:40:24,757 --> 00:40:26,592 That is beautiful. 679 00:40:28,969 --> 00:40:30,387 Look at that, Caroline. 680 00:40:30,554 --> 00:40:31,889 Hope it fits. 681 00:40:32,056 --> 00:40:34,141 Oh, it looks like a perfect fit. 682 00:40:35,893 --> 00:40:39,105 You did a beautiful job, Mary. 683 00:40:39,271 --> 00:40:41,148 Aw, thank you, darling. 684 00:40:41,315 --> 00:40:43,567 Well, I'm gonna be pretty fancy going to church... 685 00:40:43,734 --> 00:40:46,070 New shirt, new scarf. I think there 686 00:40:46,237 --> 00:40:47,571 might be something under that tree for half-pint. 687 00:40:47,738 --> 00:40:49,490 Let's take a look. 688 00:40:52,076 --> 00:40:53,953 This looks like a half-pint present. 689 00:40:54,120 --> 00:40:56,914 Pretty big for a half-pint size present. 690 00:41:30,322 --> 00:41:33,534 I knew how much you wanted one. 691 00:41:33,701 --> 00:41:35,995 I had a hard time keeping it hidden from you, too. 692 00:41:36,162 --> 00:41:38,747 That's why I didn't want you sneaking in the barn. 693 00:41:48,799 --> 00:41:52,136 Looks like somebody really likes her present. 694 00:41:58,225 --> 00:41:59,894 Merry Christmas. 695 00:42:00,060 --> 00:42:02,980 Merry Christmas, pa. 696 00:42:03,147 --> 00:42:06,025 Well, I don't know about the rest of you, 697 00:42:06,192 --> 00:42:07,776 but I'd like to find out 698 00:42:07,943 --> 00:42:09,361 who gave me what in that big box. 699 00:42:09,528 --> 00:42:11,697 Charles: Well, there's only one way to find out. 700 00:42:11,864 --> 00:42:12,990 Let's open it. 701 00:42:13,157 --> 00:42:15,201 Charles: Hammer's on the mantel. 702 00:42:19,747 --> 00:42:21,373 You need some help? 703 00:42:21,540 --> 00:42:23,292 Caroline: I can do it. 704 00:42:35,554 --> 00:42:38,849 Oh, it's the stove! 705 00:42:41,769 --> 00:42:44,605 I wonder who gave that to you. 706 00:42:50,027 --> 00:42:52,655 Laura? 707 00:43:02,665 --> 00:43:04,041 Let me see. 708 00:43:16,887 --> 00:43:18,973 Oh, oh. Careful there. 709 00:43:19,139 --> 00:43:20,933 Hello, Nellie. 710 00:43:21,100 --> 00:43:22,559 Merry Christmas, Ingalls. 711 00:43:22,726 --> 00:43:24,478 Same to you, oleson. 712 00:43:26,897 --> 00:43:28,190 Mr. Oleson: Merry Christmas, 713 00:43:28,357 --> 00:43:29,400 everybody. 714 00:43:29,566 --> 00:43:32,152 Well, Mrs. Ingalls, how do you like it? 715 00:43:32,319 --> 00:43:33,362 Oh, I... 716 00:43:33,529 --> 00:43:36,282 You should be very proud of your little girl. 717 00:43:36,448 --> 00:43:37,908 She's quite a sharp trader. 718 00:43:38,075 --> 00:43:40,077 Of course, she had me over a barrel, 719 00:43:40,244 --> 00:43:41,745 knowing how much Nellie wanted 720 00:43:41,912 --> 00:43:43,414 that pony. Ha! 721 00:43:48,752 --> 00:43:51,338 Laura: Come on, Nellie. Let's get bunny. 722 00:43:51,505 --> 00:43:52,506 I'm sorry, Ingalls, 723 00:43:52,673 --> 00:43:54,091 that I had to spoil your surprise, 724 00:43:54,258 --> 00:43:55,676 but there's nothing I could say. 725 00:43:55,843 --> 00:43:56,844 I understand. 726 00:43:57,011 --> 00:43:58,178 Merry Christmas to you. 727 00:43:58,345 --> 00:44:00,097 Merry Christmas to you. 728 00:44:05,185 --> 00:44:07,563 Charles, her pony, we can't... 729 00:44:07,730 --> 00:44:09,982 Caroline, she had the right. 730 00:44:10,149 --> 00:44:13,110 But she loves bunny so. 731 00:44:13,277 --> 00:44:15,404 I think she loves you more. 732 00:44:15,571 --> 00:44:16,947 Oh, I can't... 733 00:44:17,114 --> 00:44:20,075 Caroline, she wants to do this. 734 00:44:20,242 --> 00:44:22,536 She loves you. Don't spoil it for her. 735 00:44:22,703 --> 00:44:24,038 Oh... 736 00:45:00,532 --> 00:45:03,619 I'll be good to him. I promise. 737 00:45:05,662 --> 00:45:08,123 You better be. 738 00:45:08,290 --> 00:45:10,167 Come on. 739 00:45:19,760 --> 00:45:21,178 Mr. Oleson: Thank you, Laura. 740 00:45:21,345 --> 00:45:24,765 Now, steady, bunny. That's a girl. 741 00:45:31,313 --> 00:45:34,691 There you go. You got a new home. Yes, sir. 742 00:45:34,858 --> 00:45:37,528 Steady, bunny. 743 00:45:43,325 --> 00:45:45,536 Oh, Laura... 744 00:45:46,620 --> 00:45:50,290 Oh... l just love my stove. 745 00:45:50,457 --> 00:45:52,835 Don't cry. 746 00:45:53,001 --> 00:45:55,504 Someday we'll have another pony. 747 00:45:55,671 --> 00:45:57,423 It's not the pony. 748 00:46:00,217 --> 00:46:01,885 I'm sorry about all the hard work you 749 00:46:02,052 --> 00:46:04,221 had to do on the saddle, pa. 750 00:46:17,734 --> 00:46:19,445 Oh, saddle. 751 00:46:31,790 --> 00:46:35,043 Papa, open mine. 752 00:46:40,757 --> 00:46:43,886 Open mine, papa. 753 00:46:44,052 --> 00:46:47,264 Carrie, we almost forgot about you. 754 00:46:47,431 --> 00:46:48,765 Well, that's quite a present. 755 00:46:48,932 --> 00:46:50,100 Who's it for? 756 00:46:50,267 --> 00:46:51,810 Baby Jesus. 757 00:46:51,977 --> 00:46:53,645 Oh. 758 00:46:55,731 --> 00:46:58,066 Well, let's see. 759 00:47:09,077 --> 00:47:12,539 That is very pretty. 760 00:47:12,706 --> 00:47:15,584 Want to put it on the tree? 761 00:47:15,751 --> 00:47:19,296 Come on. Up we go. 762 00:47:22,216 --> 00:47:23,884 There. 763 00:47:39,983 --> 00:47:42,402 Merry Christmas. 764 00:47:42,569 --> 00:47:44,321 Merry Christmas. 765 00:47:46,156 --> 00:47:49,576 Happy birthday, baby Jesus.